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5 Free Rose Corner Embroidery Patterns for Handkerchiefs and Linens

April 6, 2026 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

There is just something timeless about a rose embroidery corner.

Maybe it is because these little floral corners feel so beautifully old-fashioned. They remind me of embroidered handkerchiefs tucked into drawers, pretty pillow slips edged with lace, and table linens … Read More ...

Wild Bouquet – Free Embroidery Design

April 5, 2024 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

Get ready to elevate your embroidery game with this Intermediate Embroidery Pattern: Wild Bouquet. This free pattern boasts a charmingly simple,  yet distinguished design, featuring a vase cradling a stunning bouquet of wildflowers. Wildflowers are still trending, so If … Read More ...

Embroidered Mother’s Day Card Tutorial

May 2, 2021 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

For a unique Mother’s Day card, why not try making an embroidered one? This tutorial from How About Orange will show you how.  Your mother would love to get a pretty handmade card like this one and it would have … Read More ...

Plastic Canvas Gift Card Holder Patterns

September 15, 2020 by Claudia Porter Leave a Comment

Gift cards are a booming business, and have been for quite some time.  For friends and family who you just aren’t sure what to buy, they make an ideal present.  They are given for all sorts of occasions too.  Unfortunately, … Read More ...

Free Machine Embroidery Pattern – Bubble Love

February 12, 2020 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

This Free Valentine’s digital pattern is for the word LOVE, This machine embroidery file can be used to create coffee mats, appliques and more. This digital file is free and available for download here.   Be sure to check out their … Read More ...

How to make a pretty embroidery hoop pincushion

April 20, 2019 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

One of the things about needlework, is you tend to collect quite a few embroidery hoops. Some favorites you use often, but others sit idle. Here’s an idea for putting some of them to use: Make a cute and useful … Read More ...

Plastic Canvas “Love You” Key Ring

April 6, 2019 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

This “Love You” key ring is an original design by Needlepointers.com. It is a plastic canvas project. We have a video tutorial and also a photo tutorial with step-by-step instructions. The project is so easy even kids can make these … Read More ...

Free Embroidery Mothers Day Letter

January 4, 2015 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

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Aww this is so adorable, I can’t think of anyone whose heart wouldn’t melt and receiving this. I love the shabby look as it reflects the years of appreciation of motherhood that have been sewn into every stitch. Free Downloadable … Read More ...

Stitch a gift for your special mother-in-law

May 5, 2013 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

Anorina of Samelia’s Mum created this beautiful stitched gift for her mother-in-law. She suggests that it would make a perfect Mother’s Day gift if you, too, happen to have a wonderful mother-in-law. She’s sharing the poem as a pattern and … Read More ...

Free embroidery patterns

June 24, 2012 by Denise Felton 2 Comments

Hand embroidery is a timeless art form that has been enjoyed by people of all ages for centuries. Not only is it a fun and creative hobby, but it’s also a great way to unwind after a long day. Whether … Read More ...

Tutorial: Embroidered soothing eye mask

May 8, 2012 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

Mollie of Wild Olive shows us step-by-step how to create a comforting eye mask as a treat for Mom on her special day. (Maybe you should make two and keep one!) Simple construction and materials, great gifty impact! Go to … Read More ...

For the mom who rocks

May 7, 2012 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

Here’s a great semi-handmade Mother’s Day gift idea from Helen Gibb‘s Ribbon Snips e-newsletter:

These mini speakers are a great gift idea for any Mom who loves her tunes!  Simply plug the speaker into your iPod, phone, laptop or

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Tutorial: Embroidered tea towel from your child’s drawing

May 7, 2012 by Denise Felton 1 Comment

Here is the perfect Mother’s Day gift for the Gran in your life: Trace one of your child’s drawings to a tea towel and embroider it! I promise Gran will display it proudly in her kitchen and enjoy it every … Read More ...

Pretties for Mother’s Day

March 8, 2012 by Denise Felton Leave a Comment

Some Mother’s Day charmers from All About the World of Kittyeden. See more at the blog post.

Looking for more Mother’s day patterns? Check out these Mother’s Day Embroidery articles we wrote previously as well as these Patterns from … Read More ...

Free cross-stitch charts

May 8, 2011 by Denise Felton 3 Comments

We’ve chosen the best hand-embroidery patterns for you to attempt this week! We offer something for everyone, whether you’re a novice or a seasoned veteran. Our free cross-stitch patterns range from simple cross-stitch patterns to more complex floral and animal … Read More ...

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